WA10 1BQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from St Helens in St Helens (St. Helens). Administratively it sits within St Helens Town Centre ward and the St Helens South and Whiston constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA10 1BQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (358 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WA10 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00034622 (shared with 423 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WA10 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA10 1BQ.
357
37
£ 30,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA10 1BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 46% social renting, WA10 1BQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA10 1BQ. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WA10 1BQ are high at 358 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Launchpad Centre
St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens
Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street
Rivington Primary School
Merton Bank Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Card Factory0.3 km
- Golden Mini Market0.1 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- M 'n' S Late Shop0.6 km
- Station Groceries0.1 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Bar Pop0.1 km
- Citadel Arts Centre0.1 km
- Lowe House Mens Club0.4 km
- The Alfred Public House0.5 km
- The Function Room0.3 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Cafe Millais0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Honey Rose Foundation0.0 km
- La Casa Vieja0.5 km
- Limassol Restaurant0.1 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Kropka0.3 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.1 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Asda0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Cheung Wah0.1 km
- Diegos0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Foodieholic0.2 km
- Frankies Chicken and Pizza0.1 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St.Helens Hotel Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Helens0.5 km
- St Helens Central0.6 km
- Thatto Heath2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Ormskirk Street0.0 km
- Baldwin Street0.1 km
- Baldwin Street0.1 km
- Westfield Street0.1 km
- Baldwin Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WA101BQ · Data under Open Government Licence